License
Nov 3, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 3, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Portillo's
304 N Michigan Ave
Last inspected Nov 3, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Quick Answers
- When was Portillo's last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 3, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass w/ Conditions”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 3 inspections on record, from Jun 4, 2026 to Nov 3, 2026.
- Has Portillo's ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jun 4, 2026.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspectionsLicense
Nov 3, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER OF BOTH FRONT DOORS AND ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s Notes
MUST SEAL GAPS ALONG WINDOW PILLARS & WINDOW SILL AND CONDUIT IN DINING AREA ,HOLE IN FLOOR BEHIND CONDUIT IN ELECTRICAL ROOM.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 3, 2026 · Original Source
License
Jun 4, 2026
Not Ready
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 4, 2026 · Original Source